The music department offers a comprehensive array of programs and services to students and the surrounding community, including professional and liberal arts degrees in music and an active schedule of live music. The department supports large and small ensembles in vocal and instrumental music, houses up-to-date facilities for electronic music production, and provides course offerings in Western classical music, jazz, musical theatre, music technology, ethnomusicology, composition, and popular music.

Learning Outcomes

Develop artistic proficiency for careers in music as performers, composers, writers, producers and academics.

Develop an awareness of the role of musical arts in society and increase the student’s potential as a professional.

Engage in musical performances that provide experience for the students themselves, as well as providing a cultural resource for the University and the community.